A rare 2,000-year-old mosaic depicting dolphins and fish in still-bright colours has been uncovered in a Roman city in Shropshire, English Heritage has said.
The mosaic, which dates from the early 2nd century, was found by archaeologists carrying out excavations looking for the main civic temple atThe experts behind the dig said the discovery – along with a large number of small finds including coins and pottery – would help them date the various phases of the city and the activities taking place.
Archaeologists cleaning a rare 2,000-year-old mosaic depicting dolphins and fish still in bright colours, which has been uncovered in a Roman city in Shropshire They also found the mosaic – which dates to soon after the city was established – and depicts dolphins and fish in bright colours still visible today, along with a painted plaster wall on one side which survives to knee height.
“This discovery, alongside a large number of small finds such as coins and pottery, will go a long way in helping us to date the various phases of the city and indicate the kinds of activities that were taking place.
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